Best Crunchy Granola Recipe!

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often more affordable and nut-free.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a budget-friendly option for sweetness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Add 6 cups of old-fashioned oats to a bowl.

Pour in 4 tablespoons of melted butter and 1/4 cup of coconut oil, then mix with hands.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well.

Divide the mixture between two sheet pans, spreading it out evenly.

Bake in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes.

In a pan, heat 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of apple juice, and 1/2 cup of honey until combined and sugar dissolves.

Add 1/4 cup of molasses and stir until mixed.

Remove from heat and add 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract, stirring to combine.

Check on the oats after 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and place in a bowl.

Cover the sheet pans with foil and butter them to prevent sticking.

To the cooked oats, add 1 cup of ground flax seed, 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut, 1/2 cup of mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup of raisins, 1/2 cup of slivered almonds, and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.

Pour the sugar mixture over the oats and stir quickly to coat all ingredients.

Distribute the mixture evenly between the two buttered sheet pans.

Lower the oven temperature to 325°F and bake until golden brown.

Let the granola cool before breaking it into chunks.

Store in jars or containers, and it can last for a while on the counter or in the freezer.

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